Why is Wirtz sought after?

Injuries have affected many young talents in football. Florian Wirtz is no exception. In March 2022, the young talent of Bayer Leverkusen suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury and had to rest for a long time.

Courage

The dream of making his World Cup debut in Qatar has been dashed. While Leverkusen struggled at the start of the 2022/23 season – leading to the sacking of coach Gerardo Seoane and the appointment of Xabi Alonso – Wirtz has continued to recover.

Alonso's early months at Leverkusen passed without the presence of his most anticipated midfielder. But Alonso saw great potential in Wirtz.

During the winter break of the 2022/23 season, Alonso called the player a “difference maker” for the club. However, even Alonso could not have expected Wirtz to return to his best form so quickly.

By the second half of the 2022/23 season, Wirtz began to play a key role again in the team's play, laying the foundations for the historic 2023/24 season that followed, culminating in the Bundesliga title.

When Leverkusen became German champions and broke a series of records – Wirtz was no longer a promising young talent, but had become a real star.

At 18 years and 7 months, he became the youngest player to reach the milestone of 50 Bundesliga appearances, so it is no surprise that big clubs are starting to take notice of the German star.

In 2023 and 2024, top European clubs wanted Wirtz, but he stayed – partly because coach Alonso also chose to continue with Leverkusen. But things have changed now.

Alonso is about to join Real Madrid. And Wirtz is also ready to wear a new shirt. What makes this player different is not only his technique or vision, but also his spirit of steel.

From his first days in the Bundesliga, Wirtz has shown himself to be a leader. This young talent has made an impact on the team thanks to his calm and simple demeanor.

“Florian is a great asset for German football with his carefree personality,” said former Germany coach Hansi Flick. “He is a player with excellent technique, loves to play football, is very creative, has a good shot, is durable and quick. He is a complete player.”

Wirtz is highly expected by German football.

Former Leverkusen coach Gerardo Seoane has praised Wirtz’s composure and decision-making in tight spaces. Alonso has also frequently praised his player’s daring and fearless approach to football: “Wirtz always tries something different.”

Value

Off the pitch, Wirtz maintains a simple lifestyle. He remains close to his group of friends from his hometown in the Rhineland. His representatives are his parents: Hans Wirtz, 71, and Karin Gross, 63.

Karin handles the finances, while Hans – a former president of a local football club – deals directly with sporting directors and executives. They keep their son’s feet on the ground, guiding his career.

“Sporting prospects are more important than money. My parents would be angry if I prioritized money over my career,” Wirtz told Sports Illustrated earlier this month, revealing that his parents only gave him 150 euros a month in pocket money at the beginning of his career.

While many players and their agents chase commercial deals, Wirtz puts football first – and stays loyal to those who have been with him since day one.

That is a quality that is not easily found in football stars today. With his youth, good qualities, diverse playing ability and a perfect launching pad from his family, he is a promising investment for any top football club in Europe today.

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